France Plans on Tax Cuts
Despite Eroding Economy

By

Brian Blackstone Dow Jones Newswires

Updated Aug. 27, 2002 6:22 p.m. ET

PARIS -- French government spokesman Jean-Francois Cope said Tuesday that the government will pursue tax cuts next year, clarifying recent confusion about whether the government would slash taxes further amid an eroding economic and budget climate.

"In any event, the main priorities of declines in corporate charges and taxes will be maintained," Mr. Cope said at a news conference. He declined to specify the amount of tax...